Re: java and activex problems

"anon" wrote:

> "Ant" wrote:
>> Set ActiveX to "Prompt".
> **
> Tried that but even clicking on the ok button in the prompt fails to allow
> the proper operation - want to purchase something, clicking in add to cart -
> prompt - ok - next screen says shopping cart empty. So it acted as if I has
> refused  to allow the action.

It's likely to be using scripts and/or cookies rather than ActiveX.
If you're buying from the site then you obviously trust it, so put it
in the trusted zone. If you get malware, then you'll know not to trust
it ;)

>> <A HREF="javascript:void(0)">Click here to do nothing</A>
> **
> On a site that had a 'slideshow' of pictures, the button to activate does
> show a slideshow on another computer and when I copy shortcut, is shows:
> javascript:void(0) - so something is happening.

Perhaps it's a side effect. I couldn't say what's really going on
without seeing the page source.